Community Support Worker

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Various, Leicestershire: Salary: Grade 8 – 9 - £28,605 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed Term, 12 Months (Until 31/03/27) Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC: This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply. Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference to the lives of adults in Leicestershire? Are you passionate about promoting independence? About the Role: As a Community Support Worker, you will meet with individuals, families and carers to connect and listen and where necessary undertake an assessment under the Care Act 2014. Where there is an eligible need, you will devise a plan for how the person can access the support they require this may be connecting with their local community, referral on to other agencies or provide service to support their unmet need. Where necessary, you will identify and report potential safeguarding, consider mental capacity, and other high-ris...